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Jack Doohan Reveals Death Threats in Alpine F1

Former Formula 1 driver Jack Doohan has revealed he received serious death threats during his time at Alpine F1 in 2025. The Australian driver faced mounting pressure amid rumors he would be replaced by Franco Colapinto.

Jack Doohan, who joined Alpine for his rookie F1 season in 2025, has opened up about the dark side of racing in the Netflix series 'Drive to Survive.' The Australian driver disclosed that he received death threats during his time with the French team, particularly as speculation grew about potential seat replacement by Argentine driver Franco Colapinto.

Doohan, who partnered with Pierre Gasly, described the psychological toll of these threats while competing in one of the world's most demanding racing environments. His revelation offers a rare glimpse into the intense pressure faced by drivers both on and off the track, especially when their position within a team becomes uncertain.